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Montessori Webinars

Webinars hosted by the American Montessori Society are a convenient and economical way to bring real-time, interactive learning experiences right into your office, classroom, or home. Presented by Montessori educators and other experts in related fields, each can earn you 1.5 hours of continuing professional development (CPDs) that qualify for the AMS professional development requirement.

AMS webinars can be viewed live or on demand. Choose the way the suits you best!

On-Demand Webinars

Rent an on-demand webinar for the luxury of professional development over breakfast, on the weekend, during a staycation—or whatever time and place suit you best! We've categorized our ever-expanding library to help you navigate and explore.

Now, through January 15, 2017, use promo code AMSWEB25 to save $25 on an individual on-demand webinar rental, or code AMSWEB75 to save $75 on a group on-demand webinar rental.

Rentals of on-demand webinars are valid for 30 days; you’ll find details on the individual pages.

Upcoming Live Webinars

Join a live webinar for the excitement of being in the moment with our expert presenters—and the opportunity to jump in with your own questions and comments. You’ll find registration details on each individual webinar page. AMS members receive special discounts.

Thursday, December 8, 2016, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
In this webinar you'll be exposed to the guiding philosophy of why professional development matters, how it is best administered, creating effective professional development plans, and measuring its effectiveness. This presentation is a must-view for administrators looking to craft a professional development plan for their staff.

Thursday, December 15, 2016, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
Our students are part of the continually evolving digital world and have an opportunity to engage critically and purposefully with technology. The presentation will share different ways to introduce programming, and coding concepts to complement and support the Montessori curriculum.

Thursday, January 12, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
In this webinar, we will describe methods useful for enabling an interdisciplinary, thematic, and collaborative approach to Secondary subjects in which students are not grouped by abilities or age.

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
We'll share ways to guide parents and children in navigating the journey toward adult bodies and adult behaviors, including teaching the vocabulary for naming reproductive body parts; guiding children to formulate questions about human development, identity, and sexuality; and answering their questions in a respectful, open, and honest manner.

Thursday, March 23, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
This webinar will not only reacquaint attendees with important introductory lessons on the hierarchy, but will also explore new ways to use traditional Montessori materials that are already in the classroom, as well as new materials that focus on hierarchy in engaging and unique ways.

Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
Feel confident incorporating examples and projects within your classrooms, as our presenters discuss activities of Elementary Practical Life within the framework of the planes of development and Montessori’s understanding of the human tendencies.

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)
How do you incorporate science into the Toddler education? Julie Eskenazi will provide examples, and help you generate ideas on how to create your own materials to promote learning in the classroom.